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2022 ASHRAE Student Branch Advisor of the Year

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Dr. Kavita Hanamant Dhanawade

Advisor: Dr. Kavita Hanamant Dhanawade (Associate HOD Mechanical Dept.)
Chapter: ASHRAE Mumbai (Region at Large)
Student Branch: LTCE Student Branch
School: Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering Koparkhairane, University of Mumbai

The LTCE Student Branch was chartered in 2020 and now has 36 student members. Dr. Dhanawade organized over 20 events and activities in SY21-22 some of which are highlighted below:

Branch Installation and Orientation

Webinars were held with leadership from the ASHRAE Mumbai Chapter and Region at Large to introduce ASHRAE to student members. The branch officers were elected and introduced plans for the upcoming year.

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Technical Speakers

Additional virtual events were held to introduce the HVAC&R industry and cover topics like 3D building design, building performance and load calculations.

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Industry Visits

The ASHRAE Mumbai chapter organized virtual and in-person site visits to AURO Engineering, Kruger Ventilation Industries, Katraj Dairy, and Mahananda Dairy.

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Seminars

Dr. Dhanawade also arranged seminars focused on job opportunities and specializations in the HVAC&R sector. In addition, sessions were held focused on ASHRAE’s scholarships and equipment grants program to encourage students to apply. Sessions were also conducted to promote ASHRAE’s SmartStart program and YEA activities.

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Social Events

In collaboration with Mumbai Ploggers, the student branch organized a beanch cleaning drive. The branch also participated in a tree planting drive.

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